20 Best Hook And Pick Set (2023 Updated)

WOULD I BUY THESE AGAIN? Nope! PROS: * Nice and small * Look nice * Work fine for a while CONS: * Rusted in just a few weeks OVERVIEW: Well, these didn’t last very long at all. Maybe I did not understand what “Custom heat-treated alloy steel blades – Zinc plated for corrosion resistance” meant.

because I put these in my toolbox with my 1,000 other tools and within just a few weeks these were covered in rust. I have tools that are 40+ years old which are just fine. I have plenty of other cheao tools that are fine.

Heck, I even have razor blades sitting out that are fine. But these. they rusted right away. Put a little WD-40 on and the rust comes off, but they are pitted. I would call these junk. If you keep your tools in your living room, with the heater on, and wrapped in a nice, dry, warm blanket and never use these outside I’m sure they will be fine.

but that’s not how I use my tools.

Exceptional quality, especially for the price. These are precision tools with smaller handles, not full-size screwdriver type handles. Very sturdy. Tips are precision ground and very sharp. No cheap junk here.

Just my 2 cents: I only buy US made tools but these are priced so cheap there’s no reason to buy the import stuff.

I thought this was a very good price on a quality brand. I have since used them to place and remove o-rings as well as pry out some rusty piston rings. No bending, no dulled ends. I’d buy another set in a heartbeat.

I bought this set to remove old coolant hoses that were in a difficult spot. While they got the job done, the hooks did bend fairly easily. It’s a good set for the price and to be fair, these are a little on the lightweight side to be used for removing hoses.

I probably should have bought something a little more substantial for the intended job. Not the tools fault.

This site is silliness. Just silliness. Nothing works for you unless you have an old vehicle

Saved a large, jammed shredder! YEA!!! FYI…Safety Tip: Always unplug ANY equipment you are working on!!! No-brainer for some but there are those who might forget.

I bought this set to try to remove a tiny filter in the back of my engine hidden inside the block. I grabbed the hook pick first thinking I’d hook under the rim of the little thing (can’t see it from it’s location) and when I gave it a pull I felt a give, then realized the grip piece had started coming off.

I held it tighter and found the metal piece underneath it was also moving. I tossed that pick aside, grabbed the 45 degree angle one instead and got it hooked under the tiny plastic filter lip, pulled up and the pick snapped right at the middle of the 45 bend.

I ended up just threading a lag bolt into the tiny filter to pull it out because I obviously wasn’t getting anywhere with these. They are cheap and there’s a reason for that. They come in a small vinyl pouch just big enough to fit them if that’s a perk.

I half expected a loose pile or all of them crimped into some plastic packaging. Gave 2 stars for ergonomics for the attempt of adding a grip.

I have been purchasing USA tools for many years (45) and I can usually look at a tool and tell if it is from a foreign country. USA, western nations and Taiwan. good. China-usually pretty bad quality.

I am very skeptical that these are made in the USA because there are tags on the plastic cover, there are brand names printed on the cheaply made handle covers. But no luck finding anything that hints at where it is made and the quality-steel hooks threaded into cheap aluminum handles-just made to fail-it has China written all over each tool.

On the other hand, if Ullman wants to step up and make a statement, I’m all ears!.

I am very surprised by how good the quality is for the price. These are very nicely finished, evenly ground, hardened and properly tempered. The only 2 drawbacks I have found. they are big. Just be expecting that.

If you are looking for something the size of a dental pick, this isn’t it. Just be prepared for it. Secondly, (as other people have noted) the carry pouch for them was coming apart as soon as I got it.

Not so big an issue as to deduct a star, but would have been nice to have had it hold up some. Maybe a thick vinyl instead of plastic would be the solution. All in all, a good investment.

Working on a 1996 Ford Bronco with the 3 screw auto locking 4×4 hub. There is a lock ring at the very beginning of pulling the hub assembly apart. Every single pick bent trying to remove that lock ring.

I would not recommend for any job that requires a little bit of pressure. They will bend.

Unfortunately handle made out of plastic which broke on my first use. I was still able to get to accomplish my task. Need to be careful when applying pressure.

Great Product. I have used these several times in the short time I’ve had them. I do resotation work on old cars,trucks and tractors. and my old picks have long been over due for replacement. ( most of them have wandered off or at least that’s what I tell my forgetfull self.

) anyway Good strong set of picks.

The mini (M) Mayhew select hook works better in my application than either the mini (L) Lantuo hook or the mini (T) Tekton hook. The reasons maybe in the differences in the hook. In the Mayhew hook: 1.

the tip of the angle is a little more acute, 2. the taper of the hook is longer, 3. the end of the hook has a much shorter straight section (M) = 0. 17″ compared to (L) = 0. 27″ and (T) = 0. 31″, 4. the hook opening is much smaller (M) = 0.

38″ compared to (L) = 0. 43″ and (T) = 0. 46″, The openeing of the hook looks way more curved, where as the other two have a very pronounced straight section before the curve begins. Another difference may be in the shank diameter (M) = 0.

137″ compared to (L) = 0. 139″ and (T) =. 134″. Other obvious differences would be the over all lengths (M) = 6. 48″, (L) = 6. 50″, (T) = 5. 57″. The mini Mayhew fits way easier between the o ring and the side of the groove and then slips very easily under the o ring and up the opposite side with damaging the o ring compared to the other two brands.

Bottom line, my application requires a hook that will fit in a very confined space without damaging the o ring and the Mayhew works best for this. My work is light weight so I did not review “sturdiness” or “comfort.

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So far so good with these picks. I do not manhandle these as they feel a bit more flimsy than my Snap On ones. I broke the tips to two of my Snap On ones and wanted to try another brand. But for delicate to medium work, these are awesome.

The rubber handles are easy to grab even when your hands are wet or oily. Just be cautious with these as the tips are extremely sharp. I will update this review if anything changes.

I really like this pick set. They’re truck quality and built to last. They’re not made in USA but Taiwan produces some very high quality tools so I’m proud to have these in my box. Some reviews say they bend easy but I’m not experiencing that.

I use a larger pick set for tough jobs to prevent damaging my small picks. Basically using the right tool for the job. Mayhew tools are built to last a mechanics lifetime in my opinion.

I’m probably not your normal Harbor Freight customer and what I use your tools for are probably not for the expected use. I am a quilter and there are SO many tools at HF that I can use as I work on my hobby.

The Mini Pick and Hook set serves a multitude of purposes: holding fabric in place as it goes under the needle; cleaning out stuck debris in hard to reach places on my sewing machine – have to be very careful with this one; using the curved end tool when I knit with a knitting hook ring; and many more tasks.

There are other items at HF that also serve me well: the tool bags, carpet cutting blades, small multi-light flashlights, just to name a few. HF is my second “happy place”, the first being my local fabric store.

Doing engine work on my car and got these to help. These are about 5 inches from end to end so they fit into small places but tough enough for me to get under coolant hoses to shoot a shot of WD40 and off the come.

Perfect to help release Electrical connectors under the hood, used 2 of them to lift a fuel injector tab I couldn’t get at with my nails. Invaluable in the engine!The hook tool worked perfect to get broken plastic coolant elbow out from the lower intake manifold, found great uses for the offset too.

The entire set is now used daily for so many things I fumbled around with using toothpicks, screwdrivers and a variety of other wrong tools. I saw these for 6. 99 at a national auto store, just had different color handles with another name on them, saw them for 8.

99 on another popular web store and had rubber handles, same size , same tools. Get a set, for this price you can’t go wrong, they come in so handy I a them out on my work bench.

My first set lasted me 4 years. The straight one broke on me when I used it as a pry tool. The 90 degree one rotates inside the handle. I use these so much and abuse them so much. And when I need another set, its cheap to replace.

I use these for scraping and cleaning. Releasing plug tabs. Prying plugs. Electrical prongs with alligator clips. Puncturing. So many things. I never knew how much I needed these things until I found a set at Harbor Freight.

Gave these a shot, as my “tool truck” ones went missing, and could get these (pre Covid-19) the next day. Had these for five months now. Use them often, mostly for changing o-rings on hydraulic fittings and removing hydraulic piston seals, occasionally for much more demanding tasks.

Often use brakleen to get grease/oil off the handles. They have held up great. I have pulled the small 90 angle pick straight out of its handle twice on internal gland seals that were the size of your first finger or thumb.

Pushed it back in, used the larger size, no other issue. This pick does not rotate in its handle, and I still use it pretty hard. Was probably asking too much of any tool that size, chock it up to operator error.

If it makes any difference, been turning wrenches for 18 years and I’m an on road heavy equipment mechanic. Your mileage may vary.

Great set of picks, needed a set of picks to use to remove the small oil pressure sensors filter from a 2012 Silverado. And the assortment will help with that issue. They are light weight but feel great in hand so far.

See how long they last try not to break these and test the warranty. I prefer to spend the money on quality tools, I was always told if your gonna keep something for a life time spend the money and buy quality.

Gear wrench is that fine line between consumer and professional grade and so far Ive never had a bad tool from them.

I’ve had opportunities to use a few of these hooks so far. I’m sure there are some other shapes that would have helped for specific tasks as well, but these seem like one of those tools where there will be other shapes and sizes you wish you had for specific tasks no matter how many options are already in your toolbox.

These have worked pretty well for me so far with the one exception being that the hook has pulled out of the handle a couple times on one of the small ones. It can be pressed back in easily enough, and I was admittedly pulling on it kind of hard, but the fact that it just seems to be a simple plastic-on-plastic friction fit is disappointing, hence the 4-star rating.

I’ll have to glue it at some point, probably, to see if that solves the problem. Otherwise I’m still satisfied with the purchase.

The media could not be loaded. Super impressed with the kit, comes with many different articulations. If you dont cut up the box too much, it goes on as a good front cover so your tools dont fall around.

I used this to pick out these leaking plastic valves on my transmission. I also used them to pick off rubber vacuum hoses with no bending issues. They certainly aren’t to be used like pry bars. Too small.

They seemed durable and don’t look like they rust.

Go through these all the time. Either working then too hard or just misplacing then. First time getting this brand. Very happy with the quality. Hippie I can hang on to them.

No, this set is not high quality. The handles are cheap plastic. Looks like a set one might pick up at a bargain basement flea market. So, I hung it on my pegboard and thought it might come in handy since I recently had the need to use a curved pick to try to straight threads on a plastic shower head pivot ball.

And, just several days ago I pulled the cover down from the bathroom exhaust fan to get ready to paint the ceiling and. BOING!!!! The retaining spring let loose and sprung up into the housing and I thought it was going to become a headache getting it out.

Shined a flashlight into the house and could see the spring. Used one of these hooked tools to retrieve it. One dollar already well spent.

These were very inexpensive, and they should be. I wasn’t expecting great quality for the price, but also wasn’t expecting a one-time use. I used these to remove some oil seals on an engine, and damaged/destroyed 3 out of the 4 picks in the process.

The picks were bending instead of actually pulling the seal out. Even bent the tip on the straight one just trying to puncture the seals. They eventually got the job done. And with the low price, I can’t give them only 1 star, but know that you should consider these disposable.

Best to either grab 2 or 3 sets to ensure you’ll finish what you need to with them, or just buy a more expensive set somewhere else.

When my ratchet handle jammed i needed a tool to remove the retaining spring and rebuild it. This was the cheapest pick i could find but it did the job and saved a more valuable tool. Picks are very lightly made and there were some burrs on the points but they did their job.

Definitely a light duty or hobby tool but it met expectations. I bought cheap and received good value for what i paid. Recommended if used within its limits. 4 stars for getting the job done. 1 star deducted for toylike quality of the picks.

After many years of owning a Craftsman Pick Set, specifically the much longer black handle set, I was very pleased once I bought this set. Following the tradition of Craftsman, this pick set goes very well with their Mini-Screwdriver set (not the Micro Set of jewelers screwdrivers).

I have small hands and this Pick Set fits perfectly. I work quite often on computers or other electrical devices, and these are just right compact size for this type of work, without having to use the much larger& longer Pick-Sets.

Since I do not work on automobiles, this set may not be the most appropriate choice, again using the best tool for any particular task, enables a successful outcome. My package specified that the components were Assembled in USA of Imported and Domestic Components.

I have noticed that Sears seems to have an availability issue with this set, as sometimes it’s available at my local Sears store, and sometimes it is not available for ordering. Not quite sure why? And of course this set carries the Craftsman Lifetime Hand Tool Warranty.

This picks and hooks are large and well-made. Shafts extend through the handles for added strength. Chrome vanadium shafts are very durable! Handles are comfortable for heavy use.

Very good set, use them daily as a professional technician. The tips are very strong, haven’t bent or snapped one yet and I sometimes use harder than I should. I’ve had a couple sets of Matco but they kept walking off so I decided to give these a try, under 1/2 price they are every bit as good in my opinion.

Love these things. Helps when working on small projects. Great quality.

First of all, these are nothing like the cheap harbor freight or similar tools which bend and break very easily. The metal is hardened and very strong. I used them to remove an inner circle that was very strong.

I kind of figured these tools would be sacrificial but after using them to successfully remove the circle, I can say that none of the tools were damaged or bent in the least! This is impressive as I used the very points to get under the circle and pry and that circle did not want to budge so it took quite a lot of effort.

Anyway, very nice tools for the money. My only complaint is that the handles are a bit narrow but the handles are soft and sturdy, it’s just a matter of if you can grab it strongly enough with the small diameter handle.

But on the good side, the tools are long similar to a normal screwdriver and not the short length that these tools often are, including the ubiquitous harbor freight shorties. These tools are 9. 5 inches long so they are definitely not little short tools.

A nice tool at a low price, I’m happy with it!.

I grew tired of cobbling my own set of hooks together and purchased a set of cheap, Chinese made hooks and picks from Harbor Freight. They did the job in a pinch, but the quality was lacking, and they really were short, cumbersome things to use.

Wasted purchase in the end, more or less. After dealing with those I finally sprung for a better quality, made in good old USA set from Ullman. The build quality is impressive, as much as picks and hooks can be.

The handles are nice and long, which so far has been a plus in trying to retrieve gaskets and little internal parts. There may be some jobs they are too long for, but nothing has come up yet. The handles have small padded sections to them, although the padding is rather hard.

Not a complaint, just something to note. The assortment is nice to have and they come in a decent vinyl like pouch, although I suspect the pouch will tear with age and exposure to organics. Not a negative, again.

Highly recommended.

I’ve had a set of grear wrench just life this, but night and day better, this is a crappy version. Tips of tools are a bit thick, they don’t screw into handle very well, magnet is weak, tool material is cheap, chipped the to on one already.

I do have to admit I LIKE the form factor and the cheap case to keep it together, and that’s it.

I got the “new version” with the yellow grips in the full hook design. I noticed that the hook was now more open like all of the chinese designs rather than the older (and better, imho) design that was closed a little more.

Made quick work of that and bent it into something more useful to me. The steel is ok, definitely a bit softer than the old one or from other good quality brands – chrome did not chip away as I worked it, which is good.

Small gripe is that the grip is a 3-flat and they didn’t bother to align it with the hook one way or the other. mine is cocked at an odd angle that actually makes it a pain when you want to utilize the grip.

Often it doesn’t matter but this is a dumb oversight by the product designers and/or the assembly at the factory. Line it up right or make it round where it won’t matter if you don’t. It’s nice to have the longer length (6″ shaft length) but keep in mind the hook is still a little wide so it won’t go down into smaller holes/tubing, or if it barely fits you won’t be able to maneuver it.

I have some cheapie stainless loop-handled ones from Pakistan that all finally broke or disappeared. those were better but this is the closest decent substitute I could find. I wish someone would make one of these with a little smaller hook and in a 10-12 inch shaft length.

Anyway, this is ok but doesn’t seem appreciably better than many of the other cheaper China hooks/picks although there is some junk out there. Worth a buy. Nice to have them available individually.

Gear wrench has really impressed me with their quality and durability of tooling. Im an aircraft mechanic and these are every bit as durable as snap-on brand. Very impressed, top it off you can throw them right in your toolbox with the organizer tray they come in and it makes them easy to find.

I own a set of the shorter mini picks and use them a lot. I’ve been in situations where I wished I had a longer (shaft) mini pick! This fits the bill perfectly for me. You might not notice, but there’s a nice knurl on the shaft – this helps with the control.

The multiple heads should cover almost any application you might run into. There’s not too many options for these longer mini picks, and lucky Gearwrench offers an economically priced set!.

A great set of hook and picks for automotive work or home projects, I used mine to unclog a dishwasher drain and get leftover bits of food and plastic that made it’s way in there. Cleaned up a lawnmower fuel intake from grass the longer pick and hook just made my other short set I’ve had for years become obsolete, I find myself having to do much more work than I intend to do work on cars at times as some repairs don’t go as planned I glued the black handles on with JB Weld as I don’t need those coming off while using the hook as a fish tape puller if I should have to tie a string or wire on the hook pull a wire through to a connection.

And I know JB Weld would not deform the black material in anyway as some supper glues might do. I just wish I had them years ago instead of struggling with a short set I had, the longer set I know I won’t need to use everyday but it’s there if I need them to change O rings or seals or remove a gasket the is more than struck or rotted to the metal, or in some cases to retrieve a tool or part that made it’s way down into a hard to reach spot if I can’t get to it with a magnetic pick up tool I can at least get it close to where I can reach it.

All in all I can say it’s a it’s a great quality set for much less than others retailers want for the exact same set of tools, I know the case these come in is junk but it’s the tools I need not the junky thin vinyl case that isn’t important to me or my work, would buy again if I should have to from loss or theft I don’t see them breaking anywhere or bending somehow under normal use.

They are sturdy, but the rubber handle will turn when you try to twist with a little force. with out the rubber handle on they are too small to grip for my hands. I read other reviews said they come unscrewed.

They just twist inside the outside rubber cover.

Good picks for long reach and small size work. Not heavy duty, but they are not supposed to be. Strong for their size. Only complaint is they readily rust, so wipe a little film of oil on them.

Great tool for price. Perfect for seal removal and all around.

Bought the set for work with seals , fork and rear shock service , etc. Excellent tools !

Great for general purpose as well as working on bikes!

When I decided the door handle on my car needed to be replaced, I knew that I needed a hook and pick set to pry open a tiny covering to remove the panel that gives me access to the wiring mechanisms and cables that hold the door handle in place.

This tool worked really well and helped me replace my broken door handle with ease. I like the different pieces that’s included in the set as well.

I like the length and the large handles. The are very much like the mac tools ones and I only have one of those left . I first bought the OEM set . too long and didn’t like the handles.

I am a Snap-on guy, but in a pinch I needed a pick set and was I surprised. I expected the ends to be soft and easily plyable or maybe cheep handles. No, none of that at all. These are surprisingly well made and very convenient tools to have.

They should be at the check out and sold to every customer. but that’s just me. TL:DR Great value pick set, should be at the check out so everyone can buy a set!.

makes tight corners etc a bit easier to clean. User must pay close attention to avoid damage to the part being cleaned (hardened carbon fouling). pre-soak recommended for heavy fouling; then a very light touch to dislodge gunk with minimal wear or damage to expensive parts.

Plastic accessory tips to cover the stainless parts might sell well-I’d keep a goodly supply on hand!.

I needed a hook tool to do some work on a Holley carburetor and came across these at Harbor Freight. My goal was to use them once and get past my immediate need. I was surprised to find these tools have a strong tempered feel and spring back like you would see in more expensive tools.

Since I purchased these, I have also used them for various cleaning projects, and gun work. I have been pleasantly surprised with the durability of these!.

Going to the dentist every 6 months is a scam by the tooth-polishing mafia. You get there and it’s an opportunity for them to upsell you on things you don’t really need, like straight or shiny teeth.

You leave their offices with radiant white teeth that force you to keep your mouth shut at the movie theaters, else you spoil the ambiance with that glow. Get one of these sets and you won’t be a victim of such scoundrels anymore.

And don’t get me started on the vets that anesthetize your pets to scrape their teeth. I can do the same with vodka and these tools, for a lot le$$, since it doesn’t need to be good vodka. Dogs don’t care, trust me on this.

Perfect set of tools for removing seals on my motorcycle. Good quality and value. Storage box makes sure tips and handles stay together.

Ok for light use but had to get a decent set in the end as they havent lasted

Excellent tools. Well made and have proved very useful.

Loved it, easily picks the tighter spots like the panel behind the door handle. Perfect tool. Needed to remove it for bolt reveal for door panel.

The four different hooks are great for removing had to reach clips, scraping out dirt in small areas, picking up parts you dropped. For the price they cover what I needed them to do, I had a clip I couldn’t remove and the tools did it in 5 seconds.